First Baptist
Launches
A Groundbreaking
Bible Reading
Campaign
The Bible is the best-selling book in history, but not always actually read. A Gallup survey reports the average American household has four Bibles. However, research by Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life in 2008 found that only 16 percent of Americans read the Bible every day. First Baptist Church is hoping to reverse this trend, starting with its own congregation. Pastor Jerry Heslinga believes that The Story is the right tool to increase Biblical literacy, helping readers understand God's story from Genesis to Revelation and how their own stories intersect with God's. Consisting of 31 chapters of carefully selected scriptures sequenced in chronological order, The Story presents the Bible in an engaging format, reading like a novel. Because each age group has their own books and materials, the entire church can be literally on the same page for 31 weeks. First Baptist Church, 1216 Main Street in Holden, plans to begin the experience on Sunday, September 18. You are invited to experience The Story. Sunday services start at 10 am. For more information, call 508-829-4329 or visit www.firstbaptistholden.org.
